The eastern Caribbean contains popular cruise ports like St. Maarten and the US Virgin Islands, as well as the luxury island of St. Barts. The eastern Caribbean is best known for its white sand beaches, but for those looking for a bit more adventure, the island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands contains the United States' only underwater state park.

St. Thomas was chanced upon by holidaymakers post WWII, and tourists have
made a beeline for this tropical hotspot. It is a much sought after tourist
destination in the Caribbean, and the Capital, Charlotte Amalie, offers the most
varied...

Anguilla is located east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the
Lesser Antilles chain. The Island of St. Martin is about a 20 minute boat ride
away.
Anguilla cruise port promises beautiful beaches, tranquility and near
perfe...

Located in the sun-swept Caribbean belt, Antigua is a spectacular tourist
retreat featuring gorgeous while sand beaches, colorful reefs, and a chilled-out
feel that distinguishes this port from other more touristy and crowded cruise
port...

St. Kitts is a very scenic island. Its lush green mountains tower over a
gently sloping coastal plain. The island is volcanic in origin. A string of
mountains run along the spine of the island, soaring up to 3,936 feet (1,200
meter...

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Island is one of the highest
trafficked cruise ports on earth, and with good reason. It has the
infrastructure, tons of duty-free shopping options and off beat tourist
attractions such as the popu...

At 84 square miles, St. Croix is the biggest of the U.S. Virgin Islands
trio. Though the east end of the island is a tad too rough and rocky, the west
end and inland belt makes for a spectacular holiday spot with its lush greenery,
and ...

Cruz Bay, located on the west coast of Saint John, is the island's largest
commercial center and the location of the main port on Saint John. The primary
access to Saint John is through Cruz Bay Harbor. Frequent barge and ferry,
includin...

Frederiksted, St. Croix, US Virgin Island at eighty-four square miles, St. Croix
is the biggest of the U.S. Virgin Islands trio. Though the east end of the
island is a tad too rough and rocky, the west end and inland belt makes for a
spe...

Grand Turk is a very popular port for cruise ships making 7-day cruises to
the Eastern Caribbean. In 2015, Grand Turk is slated to host around 802,000
passengers sailing on 302 ships.
Grand Turk is a small island in the British Oversea...

Whether you call it St. Barts, St. Barths, or St. Barthelemy, there is no
disputing that this tiny island in the French Antilles is one of the ritziest
and most luxurious cruise destinations in all the world. You will not find a
land ric...

As ships are moored or anchored in this port, you will be tendered ashore. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the pier to the town center.At roughly 8 square kilometers, Only a few hundred people live on Jost Van Dyke. Jost Van Dyke is the ...

St. Kitts, the first English settlement in all of the Leeward Islands, was in British possession until 1983, when this island, along with Nevis, declared their independence and formed a tiny, two-island nation. The pioneering and energetic ...

Back in 1493, Christopher Columbus wished to establish a city in Puerto
Plata, and it was to be named La Isabela. Unfortunately for him, a wicked
tempest got in the way of his plans, and he was not able to make it there. Not
until 1502 d...

Off late, St. Lucia, and Castries particularly, is becoming probably the
most popular locations within the Caribbean for vacationers. The lodging and
facilities are top quality, and also the restaurants and activities are
fabulous. Nearl...

The
British Virgin Islands, on the northeast Caribbean belt, are a cluster of
breathtakingly beautiful islands that were frequented by pirates and seamen.
Located sixty miles on the eastern side of Puerto Rico, these are exotic
tropical...

Grand Turk is a tiny island located in the British Overseas Territory of
Turks and Caicos. It spans seven miles in length, and a mile at the most in
width. The island houses the Cockburn Town, the territory’s Capital City. The
town i...